How common is the Dacey surname?

There are approximately 2,800 people with the surname Dacey in the United States.

Are there Dacey soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 50 soldiers with the Dacey surname appear in Civil War records.

The surname Dacey means "Descendant of Daighche, possibly meaning quick or swift.". It is of Irish origin.

Patronymic

Descendant of Daighche, possibly meaning quick or swift.

From the Irish Ó Daighche, derived from the personal name Daighche. The surname is primarily associated with County Limerick and surrounding regions.

An Irish patronymic surname from the Limerick region. The name reflects the Gaelic naming traditions of medieval Ireland.

Estimated 2,800 bearers in the United States #2,551 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in Ireland, particularly in Limerick and surrounding counties, with diaspora in North America.

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

50 soldiers with the Dacey surname found in Civil War records.

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